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Cirque du Soleil: Bridging the gap between athletes and artists

Cirque du Soleil is renowned for its breathtaking performances, combining artistry, athleticism, and storytelling to create unparalleled spectacles. But how does this world-class organization find and transform its talent? André Lachance, Senior Director Casting and Artist Contract Management at Cirque du Soleil, shared insights into the fascinating process of talent acquisition and development, where elite…

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The Development of Executive Functions and Social and Emotional Learning Skills Through Sport
October 10, 2018
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Vicki Harber
One of the biggest stories coming out of the 2018 Winter Olympics was the success of the Norwegian Team, who topped the overall medal count with 39 medals (7.33 medals/million population), compared to Canada’s third-place standing with 29 medals (0.81...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
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Talent Identification

Issues in Athlete Identification and Selection: Are We Compromising Talent?
October 10, 2018
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Joe Baker, Nick Wattie, and Jörg Schorer
Despite some important ethical and developmental concerns, early identification and selection is the modus operandi of high performance sport. Most sport systems internationally have limited resources for high performance athlete development and, as a result, have to make predictions about...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
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Taking Athlete Development to a New Level: Understanding the Value of a Trauma-Informed Approach
October 10, 2018
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Tanya Forneris, University of British Columbia Okanagan
Increasing attention in research and practice has focused on the physical and psychological impacts of trauma and violence, for example from living in conflict zones or experiencing family violence. In North America, such work has led to an increased understanding...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Mental Health
Sport Participation
Talent Identification

Happy birthday? How your birthdate contributes to success or failure due to the “relative age effect”
September 19, 2018
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Laura Chittle, Jess Dixon, Sean Horton and Joe Baker
Have you ever stopped to wonder the difference a day can make? Say, being born December 31st or January 1st? This small 24-hour window could be the difference between competing in elite vs. recreational sport, or being identified as “gifted”,...
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Athlete Development
Life Skills
Professional Development

Lessons from the Start Line – Applying Sport Experiences to a Future Career as a First Responder
August 1, 2018
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Noah Marion, 2018 SIRC Intern
I was born in 1995 which means I fall under the very prestigious title of a millennial. Not only are we known for the extensive technological integration into our lives, but also for our high unemployment rates and decreased job...
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Athlete Development
Data and Analytics
High Performance
Leadership
Mental Health
Program Design and Evaluation

Marginal Gains Reconsidered: How Sport Organizations Hold the Key to Boosting Sport Performance
July 11, 2018
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Andrea Wooles, Cycling Canada
The “aggregation of marginal gains” has become such a catchphrase that people have stopped questioning what it means. Science is meant to question, not to follow, and to look for the truth where it otherwise might be missed. What are...
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Athlete Development
Leadership
Professional Development
Volunteer Management
Workplace Wellness

Can we better Retain Sport Officials by Asking Them to Do More? The Opportunity of “Stage-appropriate Officiating”
July 11, 2018
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Paul Jurbala, Sport for Life Society
Having and keeping enough qualified officials is a challenge for many sport organizations. Could we retain them by asking them to do more? It may seem counter-intuitive, but research into the challenges faced by sport officials and what motivates them...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Life Skills
Mental Health
Physical Health
Sport Participation

The Car Ride Home
April 17, 2018
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Katherine Tamminen (PhD), University of Toronto
Parents[1] play an undeniably important role in the lives of young athletes. Parents have been described as socializers of athletes’ sport experiences – providing opportunities for participation, serving as role models, and helping athletes make sense of their sport experiences....
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Athlete Development
Mental Skills
Training Factors

Managing Pain in Endurance Sports
April 11, 2018
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Jonathan Lasnier, PhD Student
Endurance athletes need to persevere through pain in training and competition. According to Kent University’s Samuele Marcora “our mind is what dictates our physical limits”. Exhaustion is not caused by muscle failure, but by the conscious decision to disengage from...
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Athlete Development
Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Championing Psychological Help-Seeking in Sport
March 7, 2018
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Zarina A. Giannone, M.A.
Sometimes it seems like athletes have magical powers. As they plunge in the water and soar in the air, it can feel as though they are invincible. Their physical superiority, focused demeanour, and competitive spirit often radiate confidence and strength,...
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